JOIN US FOR AN EVENT!
Head over to the Parent Information Center (PIC) of Delaware’s “Events” page to see a calendar of upcoming events.
Transition Focus Groups – Summer Series
Meetings Held: July 8th, July 22nd, August 5th, August 19th.
Location: Zoom
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Overview:
PIC’s Transition Focus Groups is tailored to address your needs, inviting
your input on effective collaboration and youth development, while also offering technical assistance to support the transition of young individuals from school to adulthood.
Join: Savannah Rust, Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC)
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Understanding A Medical Home
Date: July 09, 2025 12:00PM
Overview:
Join us as Christina Andrews, CPM, MPA, M.Ed shares information around a Medical Home and Care Notebook.
Learning Community topics include:
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Navigating Healthcare Transitions with your Teen/Young Adult
Hosted By: Parent Information Center of Delaware
Date: August 20, 2025 12:00 PM
Overview:
Family SHADE Learning Community Navigating Healthcare Transitions with your Teen/Young Adult.
Join us as Lauren Gillespie, LCSW, CCM, Transition Social Work Coordinator at Nemours Children’s Health, shares resources, information and tips for youth and families to help when transitioning healthcare services from youth to adult.
Learning Community topics include:
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Back-to-School Bash: End-of-Summer Fun and Resources for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Families
Hosted By: Parent Information Center of Delaware
Date: August 23, 2025 1:00 PM
Location: Middletown, DE – Charles E. Price Memorial Park at Levels Road – Pavilion #1
Overview:
Bring the whole family and join us for a fun-filled event! Connect with other families of children and youth who are deaf or hard of hearing—siblings are welcome too! Explore free resources on topics like IEP meetings, language development and options, and learning. We’ll be at Pavilion #1 near the playground—see you there!
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CCADP Program
Dates: May 28th, 11am -12:30pm
Location: Zoom
Overview:
The session will provide a general overview of the Children’s Community Alternative Disability Program (CCADP) which will include the application process and financial eligibility.
Speakers: Michelle Saunders & Holly Reynolds, Delaware Health and Social Services
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Roadmap to Guardianship
Dates: February 12, 2025 12:00 PM
Objectives:
- What is a Guardian?
- Why should you become a Guardian, and what are their responsibilities?
- Who is eligible to become a Guardian?
- When can you apply for Guardianship?
Speaker: Hope Vella, Community Advocate of DECLAS
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Building Strong Foundations: A Parent – Professional Q&A for Families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and Youth
Hosted By: Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC)
Dates: March 15, 2025 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: ROUTE 9 LIBRARY & INNOVATION CENTER
(3022 New Castle Ave New Castle, DE 19720)
Join us for a FREE event designed for families of children and youth who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as the professionals who support them. This is a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, ask questions, and gain insights from our panel of experts and parents who share real life experiences. Whether you’re seeking advice on communication strategies, educational resources, or navigating challenges, this event provides a supportive space to connect, learn, and build a stronger community for your child’s success. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an empowering conversation!
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Hosted By: Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC)
Dates: December 11th 2024, 11:00am.
Join us for an informative session that explores the key differences and benefits of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). This event will cover who is eligible, when individuals can apply, and how to navigate the application process.
Objectives:
Presenter: Matt Baxter, Public Affairs Specialist at the Social Security
Administration
Facilitator: Jennifer Aaron, Parent Consultant at the Parent Information Center of Delaware
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EVENT:
Managed Care Organization (MCO) Call
DATES:
November 12th.
WHAT IS THE EVENT?
A forum where parents/caregivers have the opportunity to ask questions and/or discuss issues they are having with their Medicaid MCO (Highmark Health Options or AmeriHealth Caritas). Common issues discussed have included: care coordination requests, in home care hours, denials, therapies, private duty nursing, supplies, equipment and medication. During the call MCO’s and Medicaid representatives, along with other partner organizations can help problem solve with you.MCO calls are offered in English and the Spanish language. Held every 2nd Tueday at 11am EST (no call in July or December)
iDECIDE myTransition Training Series
Hosted By: Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC)
Event Date: September – December
Location: Appoquinimink Community Library 204 E. Main Street, Middletown, Delaware
This Training Series is intended to develop Youth by growing their knowledge about Transition to Adulthood Planning, self-advocacy by providing support to help students in their transition planning for life after school is Done.
Treatment Options—Updates on Hearing Aids, Cochlear Implants, and Bone Anchored
Hosted By: Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC)
Event Date: November 13th, 2024 7:00PM
Location: Webinar
Learning objectives
- Discuss various styles/types of amplification
- Review basic troubleshooting for various amplification
What is LTSS & The Life Span Waiver
Hosted By: Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC)
Event Date: November 14th, 2024 11:30am
Location: Webinar
Objectives:
- What is LTSS & The Life Span Waiver Programs?
- What services does each program provide?
- Who and when does a family member begin to apply?
- Do you have to apply each year or is it renewed?
Speakers:
Christina O’Connor, Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance
Jennifer Tozer, Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
Parent Mentor Program Training
Hosted By: Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC)
Event Date: November 16th, 2024 9:30AM – 2:30PM
The Delaware Parent Mentor Program Training
The Delaware Parent Mentor Program is a statewide training program designed to
train a community of parents, caregivers and community members on special
education processes, advocacy, and conflict resolution strategies, and to serve
as mentors, and resources for families of children and youth suspected of, or
currently receiving services under IDEA.
EVENT:
Creating a Care Notebook
DATE:
February 14, 2024 12:00 PM
WHAT IS THE EVENT?
This educational event will share The Care Notebook resources (all materials, binder, and tangible notebook document will be created). We will do a deep dive into the creation and utilization of The Care Notebook with the support of staff, as well as go into scenarios and experiences that your Care Notebook can be utilized in when supporting your loved one.
A Care Notebook will help you keep everything important organized and easy to find, especially in an instance where you’re medical home information is not stored on an app or virtual space. The Care Notebook will give caregivers the information needed to best take care of your child in various settings and life experiences, including times of transition and even emergencies.
Attend this event to grow your understanding of The Medical Home and Care Notebook!
EVENT:
Learning Community – Cued Speech
DATE:
March 04, 2024 7:00PM
WHAT IS THE EVENT?
Hilary Franklin from the National Cued Speech Association will provide a foundational overview of Cued Speech, how it relates to communication and language development, as well as address common misconceptions about it. She will provide resources for families who are interested in learning more.
EVENT:
Learning Community: Listening and Spoken Language (LSL)
DATE:
January 17, 2024 7:00PM
WHAT IS THE EVENT?
Learn the purpose and basic methods of LSL and how it differs from other interventions. Determine the fit between parental goals for their child and LSL, or if other opportunities best further achievement of the parents’ goals. Learn how to access LSL services in Delaware.
EVENT:
Understanding the Medical Home
DATE:
January 24, 2024 12:00pm
WHAT IS THE EVENT?
This educational event will share useful information on the medical home and care notebook creation and utilization. Understanding a Medical Home is an important component for those with special medical and health care needs.A medical home builds partnerships with clinical specialists, families, and community resources. The medical home recognizes the family as a constant in a child’s life and emphasizes partnership between health care professionals and families
Membership Meetings and Workshops:
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Taskforce Session
HOSTED BY:
Representative Cyndie Romer
DATE:
Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30pm
WHAT IS THE EVENT?
Representative Cyndie Romer is facilitating a taskforce to review Deaf and Hard of Hearing services throughout the state. As part of the taskforce, a parent/caregiver listening session will be held to receive to gather input from those families navigating services.
Announcing parent listening session scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30pm. Participants may attend in-person at Legislative Hall (411 Legislative Ave, Dover, DE 19901) in the House Majority Hearing Room or on Zoom. We’re asking that all participants register here: bit.ly/Oct24Meeting. There are instructions for how to submit written comments on this page as well. Accommodations are available for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing.
To access recordings of previous Family SHADE workshops/webinars, please click HERE.
Family Shade Developmental Screening Symposium:
July 15th, 2023 10:30am – 2:00pm recording for this workshop coming soon.
2nd Annual Caregivers Are The Key Symposium:
June 24, 2023, 9AM to 12:30PM recording of this workshop coming soon.
Family SHADE Transition Symposium:
Friday, March 24, 2023, 10:30am to 1:30pm to view the recording of this workshop, please click HERE.
Family SHADE “Moving the Needle on Social Justice” Workshop Series:
February 23, 2021, 10am-12pm: “Embedding Social Justice in Our Lives”. To view the recording of this workshop, please click HERE.
March 23, 2021, 10am-12pm: “Getting Out of Our Own Way”. This workshop was not recorded at the request of at least one attendee.
April 27, 2021, 10am-12pm: “Designing A More Inclusive Environment”. This workshop was not recorded at the request of at least one attendee.
May 5: 9:00am – 11:00pm
Family SHADE Membership Meeting
May 12: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Family SHADE Workshop – Emergency Preparedness
To view the recording for this workshop, please click HERE.
June 15 and 17: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Family SHADE Child Care/Out-of-School Care Resources Workshop Series
To view the recording for the June 15th session, please click HERE.
To view the recording for the June 17th session, please click HERE.
View the guide to services in Delaware